Puzzle Quest Coming to PSN

September 26, 2008

Puzzle Quest Coming to PSN

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the
Warlords and Revenge of the Plague Lord to debut in Playstation Store this
winter

D3Publisher is proud to announce
that Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, the #1 selling new puzzle
franchise in 2007 according to NPD, and the game’s companion expansion content
Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords- Revenge of the Plague Lord are
confirmed to debut via PlayStation Store this Winter. Fans have called for the
game to launch for PLAYSTATION 3, and D3Publisher responded favorably to the
requests by brokering a plan that presents both the original game and the
extremely robust expansion content together in one download, via a single
purchase through the PlayStation Store. This announcement confirms Puzzle Quest:
Challenge of the Warlords will be available for all major home videogaming
systems, meeting popular demand by making sure every gamer can play no matter
the platform.

“Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the
Warlords crafted a new genre when it launched in 2007, and players’ enthusiasm
for fresh experiences spurred D3 to release the game across every major gaming
system in our current market,” said Peter Andrew, vice president of product
development, D3Publisher. “We plan to bring an equally inspiring gameplay
experience to players across the globe with Puzzle Quest: Galactrix in early
2009, so prepare for more nights of puzzle tiles dancing behind your eyelids!”

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the
Warlords tasks players to engage in battles fought by means of competitive,
head-to-head and “match-three” style puzzle games in one of three gameplay
modes: Single-player, Instant Action or Multiplayer. Victory will advance a
players’ customizable hero, magical arsenal, creature companions and more –
ultimately rewarding gamers at nearly every turn and deepening their immersion
into the richly diverse world. The Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords-
Revenge of the Plague Lord expansion pack offers fans hours of additional
gameplay, with four brand new Hero Professions: Bard, Rogue, Ranger and Warlock.
Players adventure to surmount new quests, spells and magical items as they’re
immersed into the compelling story of Antharg, the Lord of Plague and brother to
the infamous Lord Bane. New conflicts challenge veteran and casual fans alike
for hours of entertainment.

Puzzle Quest: Galactrix is a rich
new addition to the beloved Puzzle Quest universe. The game incorporates a
powerful blend of casual and hardcore gameplay elements, similar to those adored
by fans of the critically acclaimed Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords,
into an all-new futuristic, science-fiction setting. An innovative hexagonal
puzzle board allows for a wide range of strategic depth as it heeds to gravity
according to a player’s location in the game universe. A rich and detailed
storyline and fresh gameplay elements make the world of Puzzle Quest: Galactrix
a captivating new adventure to explore and conquer.

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the
Warlords and the Plague Lord expansion content for PlayStation Network are rated
“E 10+” (Everyone 10 and older—suggestive themes) for all platforms by the ESRB,
and are co-developed by Infinite Interactive Pty. Ltd. and Kalloc.

Puzzle Quest: Galactrix is
under development by Infinite Interactive Pty. Ltd. and is confirmed for Xbox
LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360, Nintendo DS and Windows PC. The game is currently
rated “RP” (Rating Pending) by the ESRB and scheduled for release in early 2009.
For all the most up-to-date information about the Puzzle Quest universe, please
visit: www.puzzle-quest.com